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Started by Suka4punishment, Monday, 11 May 2020, 01:32 AM

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Tally

758's on mine as well,came on the bike when I bought it. They give me a comfortable ride ,no aches and pains . My height(5'10)and reach just seems right for the bars. :riding: :boogie2:

grog

Tonight, after discussion, took particular notice of my standard bars. they just work for me. My seat is a fair bit lower so maybe thats why. As far as flexing/bending, i tried hard but beyond my strength.  :hat:

Hooli

Quote from: gsxbarmy on Monday, 11 May  2020, 07:47 AM
Quote from: Hooli on Monday, 11 May  2020, 04:28 AM
Renthal info here https://gsx1400owners.org/forum/index.php?topic=290.0

Not sure on the original bars, I've seen it somewhere but can't find it.

If you look at the chart picture in that link Andy, you'll see I added the dimensions of the standard bars for comparison  :onya:

Like you I hated the standard bars sweepback, used to make my wrists ache from the odd angle - personally i found the 758's twinned with 46mm Oberon risers to give me a similar height, but a much preferable (and comfortable) sweep.

Ya know what? I looked & didn't see that!

Hooli

Quote from: grog on Tuesday, 12 May  2020, 07:41 PM
Tonight, after discussion, took particular notice of my standard bars. they just work for me. My seat is a fair bit lower so maybe thats why. As far as flexing/bending, i tried hard but beyond my strength.  :hat:

I only feel it when I hit mid bend bumps when 'making progress'. But having ridden 14s back to back on the same trip with standard & Renthals I did notice it. Renthals feel just as flexy to me without their brace too.

VladTepes

Quote from: gsxbarmy on Monday, 11 May  2020, 07:47 AM
Like you I hated the standard bars sweepback, used to make my wrists ache from the odd angle

yeah me too, it was a real annoyance with the bike. The renthals were a revelation and I suddenly loved riding the bike for a distance...
Ottomans: 'Hippity hoppity, Vienna's our property"
...and then the Winged Hussars arrived.

Vlad's K7 "Back in Black"
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DP1400

Got a Renthal bar on mine too. Rides perfectly. Removed the brace - no difference and no flexing even under heavy braking. Much better for long rides than standards  :onya:

steve porter

I never even noticed the bar angle  until you bastards started dissing the standards, I've got risers on but I'm 6'4" and like the extra height to match my 50 mm taller seat, made a mental note to notice the angle today but forgot all about it once I started riding,so must be all good for me

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